Introducing: Darsh Singh
Can a kesdari Sikh man excel at high levels of athletic competition in the U.S. and practice his faith? Just ask Darsh Singh, junior starter and co-captain of Trinity University’s basketball team:
This season, fans haven’t had to chant for Darsh – the team co-captain has appeared in every game, and every time he plays, he makes a statement. As a follower of the Sikh religion, Darsh speaks volumes by wearing a turban and allowing his beard to grow. In fact, it’s believed that he is the only turbaned Sikh to play in an NCAA basketball game.
Maybe you weren’t as impressed as I was by his exploits as a jock. Not to worry, beta is an active engineering student, making honors every year and working in a number of student organizations.
He is an engineering science major who is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and who has been on the SCAC Honor Roll (minimum qualification of 3.20 GPA) for three of his four years at Trinity… He is not only a basketball player for the Tigers, but he is also a resident mentor and an active member of TUVAC. He serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is a part of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur and Save Darfur, and he is president of the Students Creating Awareness of the Sikh Faith. He has volunteered in various Sikh organizations…
I have to say, this story made me smile. I don’t know Darsh personally, but I know my 5- and 7-year old cousins (football and basketball enthusiasts that they are) will be excited to know that someone who looks like they do has been successful without compromising his commitment to his faith.
16 Responses to “Introducing: Darsh Singh”
By Singh on Mar 3, 2008 at 2:06 pm | Quote
I do know Darsh personally. He is an extremely nice guy and very active with the Sikh Research Institute, based out of his hometown San Antonio.
By Sundari on Mar 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm | Quote
How great is this! It warms my heart to hear that he’s not only an athlete but also an activist. I think it’s definitely inspiring…
By P.Singh on Mar 3, 2008 at 3:20 pm | Quote
This article made my day. It’s great to see a sardar excelling in the athletic world - wish him huge success!
By sizzle on Mar 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm | Quote
mad props.
i’ve always thought that a great the way to gain more acceptance and exposure is through sports….the success of jackie robinson, hank aaron and jim brown did an amazing amount barrier breaking by becoming heroes and legends. at the very least, darsh is doing a great job for positive exposure (normalcy) for everyone at trinity and the fans of the teams they play.
now, let us patiently await as one of those massive sikhs from norcal or vancouver becomes the next great linebacker. i’d buy that jersey.
By what's in a name on Mar 4, 2008 at 1:24 am | Quote
cool
By Tanmit Singh on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:03 am | Quote
go darshh!!!
By Kaur on Mar 5, 2008 at 2:25 pm | Quote
Darsh Singh…will you marry me!!!
By kulvinder kaur dhillon on Mar 5, 2008 at 5:21 pm | Quote
Darsh, will you tickle me with that kinky dhari?
By Goldy on May 7, 2008 at 5:20 am | Quote
Absolutely brilliant and like everyone’s mentioned already with a turban and kesh!!! WELL DONE 4 THE INSPIRATION….
By Gurdeep from Sikh Virsa (Calgary) on May 7, 2008 at 11:08 am | Quote
By Tim Bhullar on May 7, 2008 at 12:37 pm | Quote
Darsh
well done.you are a credit to the sikh nation and an inspiration to all sikhs and doing what a true sikh should do. You and Monty Panesar are universal heroes.
Tim
By Sadhu Singh on May 7, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Quote
Weel done, you are doing proud to the whole Sikh Community, keep it up.May Guru Ji Bless you to fullfill are your wishes.
By Parmjit Singh on May 7, 2008 at 8:02 pm | Quote
Darsh,
Some without kes delude themselves about success when they are not even in the game.
You my dear brother won before you ever stepped on the court,… and that is why we are so proud of you pushing even further.
By Jas Kaur on May 8, 2008 at 1:22 am | Quote
God Bless You!! Well done on your achievements and Thank You for being an inspiration to our youngsters.May you and Monty Panesar continue to be good role models for generations to come! Good Luck.We are immensely proud of you!
By mhmed on Jun 19, 2008 at 7:53 pm | Quote
holllllllllllllllllllllll